Vilnius to Kaunas by train
Kaunas lies 91 km (57 mi) west of Vilnius, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Lithuania rail, over roughly 111 km (69 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vilnius | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania | Lithuania |
| Population | 542,366 | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Stations on record | Oro uostas, Naujoji Vilnia train station, Vaidotai train station | Kaunas train station, Palemonas train station, Jiesia train station |
| Postal codes | 01001–27102 | 44001–56001 |
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Vilnius?
91 km (57 mi) in a straight line, west of Vilnius; by road roughly 111 km (69 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vilnius to Kaunas by train?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vilnius and Kaunas?
No, both are on Europe/Vilnius at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.